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Sydney

4.2
Theaters · Beaches · Bridges
The Harbour City
Lent iconic status as a result of its famous bridge and opera house, Sydney has a down-to-earth charm that enhances its spectacular setting and functional efficiency. Surrounded by a landscape of national parks, bays, rivers, and beaches, the city consistently ranks among the world’s best in terms of living standards. Littered with parks and green spaces, Sydney boasts a picturesque cityscape as well as an open, easygoing atmosphere stemming from the city’s emphasis on cultural development and its strong literary tradition. In the build up to your vacation in Sydney, plan trip itinerary minutiae using the visitor reviews, staff write-ups, and custom search fields on our Australia online trip itinerary builder.
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    Top Sydney tours

    FROM $118 BOOK WITH VIATOR Full Day Sydney Tour with Opera House and The Rocks Tour
    5.0
    Duration: 9 hours
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    FROM $116 BOOK WITH VIATOR Brilliant Sunset Sydney Harbour and Night Photography Tour
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    Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes
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    Popular things to do in Sydney

    The Rocks ©
    Neighborhood
    The Rocks
    4.6
    Duration: 2h 30 min
    Royal Botanic Garden Sydney ©
    Garden
    Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    Sydney Opera House ©
    World heritage site
    Sydney Opera House
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Bondi Beach ©
    Beach
    Bondi Beach
    4.2
    Duration: 2 hours

    Kid-friendly things to do in Sydney

    Manly Beach
    Beach
    Manly Beach
    4.6
    Duration: 4 hours
    Sea Life Sydney Aquarium ©
    Aquarium
    Sea Life Sydney Aquarium
    3.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Buy tickets from $30 »
    Australian National Maritime Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Australian National Maritime Museum
    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours
    Buy tickets from $20 »
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    Boat Tour
    Boat Tours & Water Sports
    3.3
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Sydney

    Bondi to Coogee Walk ©
    Hiking Trail
    Bondi to Coogee Walk
    Bondi
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Taronga Zoo ©
    Zoo
    Taronga Zoo
    Mosman
    4.1
    Duration: 4 hours
    Buy tickets from $38 »
    ©
    Canyoning / Rapelling Tour
    Canyoning & Rappelling Tours
    Katoomba
    4.9
    Duration: 4 hours
    Wentworth Falls Lookout ©
    Waterfall
    Wentworth Falls Lookout
    Wentworth Falls
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Sydney

    Mrs Macquarie's Chair ©
    Geologic Formation
    Mrs Macquarie's Chair
    4.3
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Hyde Park Barracks ©
    World heritage site
    Hyde Park Barracks
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Powerhouse Museum ©
    Science Museum
    Powerhouse Museum
    4.3
    Duration: 2 hours
    Virtual Room Sydney - Virtual Reality Sydney Adventure ©
    Ride / Activity
    Virtual Room Sydney - Virtual Reality Sydney Adventure
    4.8
    Duration: 1h 30 min

    Museums in Sydney

    Art Gallery of New South Wales ©
    Art Museum
    Art Gallery of New South Wales
    4.7
    Duration: 1 hour
    White Rabbit Gallery ©
    Art Museum
    White Rabbit Gallery
    4.7
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    ATTY Gallery ©
    Art Gallery
    ATTY Gallery
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Australian Museum ©
    Natural History Museum
    Australian Museum
    4.0
    Duration: 2h 30 min

    Parks in Sydney

    Chinese Garden of Friendship ©
    Garden
    Chinese Garden of Friendship
    4.6
    Duration: 1 hour
    Nielsen Park ©
    Park
    Nielsen Park
    Vaucluse
    4.8
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Hyde Park ©
    Park
    Hyde Park
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Centennial Park ©
    Park
    Centennial Park
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Featured attractions

    Real Sydney Tours ©
    Sightseeing Tour
    Real Sydney Tours
    5.0
    Duration: 2 hours
    Manly Surf Guide ©
    Surfing / Windsurfing / Kitesurfing
    Manly Surf Guide
    4.8
    Duration: 8 hours
    Pilgrim Sailing ©
    Water Sport
    Pilgrim Sailing
    5.0
    Duration: 3 hours
    The Gentleman Magician's Magical Soirees ©
    Concert / Show
    The Gentleman Magician's Magical Soirees
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours

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    Tourism Australia

    Message from Tourism Australia

    Enjoy Sydney’s natural beauty, from unspoilt beaches to public gardens and, of course, the sparkling harbour, before discovering its thriving restaurants and markets. Top it off with a trip to the Blue Mountains, a popular excursion among locals. “Sydney is one of the world’s most vibrant cities, and is also a gateway to the rest of Australia. It’s exciting and vibrant.” - René Redzepi, Chef and co-owner of Noma, Copenhagen. International flights fly directly into Sydney Airport from many global hubs. From the airport it’s an easy 20 minute taxi or train ride to the city centre.